Trump Issues Presidential Clemency to More than 1,500 Individuals Involved in Capitol Disturbance
In a bold and surprising gesture, former President Donald Trump granted presidential pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the tumultuous events surrounding the storming of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. This unprecedented move has reignited discussions about justice, accountability, and the very fabric of American democracy.
Bringing a form of spectacle to a typically staid office, Trump took to a packed basketball arena in central Washington, where an enthusiastic crowd of about…